Campus ministry collaborates with a number of faith-related student organizations and fellowship groups at SCU. For more information, contact Rev. Aimee Moiso, look for the groups on Facebook, or follow the links below. Many of these groups also participate in ecumenical or interfaith activities.
A student-run club that facilitates "a Christ centered environment for students to grow in encouragement and love," Core's programs include Nightlife (praise worship and fellowship Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.), women's and men's Bible studies on Thursdays, and other social and service events.
The Hindu Student Council is a student club that seeks to bring together both Hindus and non-Hindus on campus through spirituality and seva (service) and to promote the awareness of the essence of Hinduism in the Santa Clara Community. For more information, contact Natasha Ahuja or visit the “Hindu Students Council – Santa Clara” Facebook group.
Campus Ministry partners with Hillel of Silicon Valley: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life and the SCU Jewish Student Union in supporting Jewish students at SCU. Hillel serves free Shabbat dinner every Friday night at the Hillel House (336 E. William St., San Jose), and a carpool is provided for SCU students. Past Hillel/JSU events on campus include the Welcome Weekend Havdallah, a Passover Seder dinner, and participation in interfaith programs. Hillel also helps Jewish young adults (age 18-26) participate in a free 10-day trip to Israel during winter and summer breaks (the “birthright trip”). For more information, call 408-286-6669, or email JSU president Ryan Hinds or advisor Michal Strutin.
The Muslim Student Association is a student club that works to implement the essence of Islam for the betterment of the Muslim and non-Muslim community on campus through community services, education and social activities. MSA students have also been active in interfaith dialogue and conversation. Learn more through the “SCU Muslim Student Association” Facebook group or contact Shereen Masoud.
This year, Campus Ministry will be partnering with the Stanford University's Orthodox Christian Fellowship to support SCU students from Orthodox Christian traditions, and to inspire others to learn more about Orthodox history, worship and tradition. For more information, contact SCU OCF President Shereen Elserougi or Rev. Aimee Moiso in Campus Ministry or join the “SCU Orthodox Students” Facebook group.
A student group to help “modern young women grow spiritually, emotionally, and interpersonally while inspiring them to lead healthy, authentic, confident, and Christ-centered lives,” the SCU chapter of Wonderfully Made meets regularly throughout the school year as well as sponsoring other events and retreats. Contact student Nina Vogel for more information.
Enjoy a slice of pizza tomorrow night, Monday, November 9th at Stuft Pizza to support students attending the Ignatian Family Teach-In in Georgia this Thanksgiving. This is a great time to ask participants questions about the Teach-In.
Looking for something a little different? Campus Ministry is offering a Bible studythat is intentionally diverse, informal, co-ed, multi-ethnic, global-minded, and open to diverse perspectives. The group will be led by Rev. Aimee Moiso and Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers. All are welcome!
Need a moment of peace? Join Campus Ministry for worship in the style of Taize - a candlelit service of music, Scripture and silence.
Interfaith Prayer Service for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Multifaith Sanctuary
(St. Joseph's Hall; former "Transamerica room")
Contact: Alison Gansert, AGansert@scu.edu, or Aimee Moiso, AMoiso@scu.edu
Join SCU Interfaith Council and members of the SCU community Thursday, November 19 in the Multifaith Sanctuary to give thanks to the abundant gifts in our lives!
SCU Interfaith Council Dinner Discussions
Thursdays Fall Quarter
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
(Campus Ministry large conference room)
Contact: Alison Gansert, AGansert@scu.edu
All are welcome to join SCU Interfaith Council as we continue exploring this quarter's topic: "This I Believe." This week, Morgan Wilhelm will lead discussion and answer questions on Buddhism.
Want to know more about the Jesuits and or Ignatian Spirituality? Join Fr. Chris Cartwright, S.J. for a conversation about these and other topics.
Altar of Remembrance and Book of Names
November 1-30th, 2009
(Mission Church)
Contact: Greg Schultz
Throughout the month of November, the Church's month of Remembrance, you are invited to bring mementos of loved ones who have died, which can be placed on the Altar of Remembrance. You may also wish to write the names of your loved ones in our Book of Names.
Mass Collection
Last week we collected $629.05 for the Patrick and Catherine Padilla-McMonigle Endowment for Salvadoran Students. Thank you!
This week's collection will be taken for Dolores Mission Parish in East LA.
Next week's collection will support Centro del Arte para la Paz. For more info, please go to Sr. Peggy O'Neill's talk on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Benson Parlors.
